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Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute

Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador announce energy deal to resolve decades-old dispute

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador have signed a sweeping new deal to build new energy projects and throw out a decades-old contract that has long been a source of strife and bitterness for Canada's easternmost province.
Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones

Alberta to put $29M into border security patrol unit with sheriffs, dogs, drones

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province is putting $29 million toward creating a new sheriff patrol unit to shore up security at the Canada-United States border.
Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO

OTTAWA — The number of Canadians in need of affordable housing is still rising despite billions in federal spending to tackle housing affordability, the parliamentary budget officer said in a new analysis published Thursday.
S&P/TSX composite down nearly 250 points, U.S. stock markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 250 points, U.S. stock markets also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost nearly 250 points Thursday, led by weakness in energy and base metals, while U.S. markets also fell.
Sobeys parent Empire sticks with bet on full-service stores despite discount trend

Sobeys parent Empire sticks with bet on full-service stores despite discount trend

Empire’s chief executive believes the grocery retailer has a leg up on the competition as consumer sentiment improves amid lower inflation and interest rates, and the gap between its discount and full-service stores shrinks.
Montreal's Queen Elizabeth hotel to close over holidays amid labour dispute

Montreal's Queen Elizabeth hotel to close over holidays amid labour dispute

MONTREAL — Quebec’s largest hotel will close over the holidays due to an ongoing labour dispute.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower after weak signals on the economy

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower after weak signals on the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted lower following some potentially discouraging data on the economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Thursday, its third loss in the last four days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.
Stricter penalties, rules needed to combat copper wire theft, telecoms tell senators

Stricter penalties, rules needed to combat copper wire theft, telecoms tell senators

Canadian telecommunications companies are calling for stiffer penalties targeting copper wire theft and new rules that would limit the vandals' ability to resell the material.
The Body Shop Canada to close more stores as it prepares for new owner

The Body Shop Canada to close more stores as it prepares for new owner

TORONTO — The head of the Body Shop Canada says more stores are due to close as the chain prepares to take on new ownership.
New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.

New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.

VICTORIA — A new program is offering up to $25,000 to help clinics attract more veterinarians to the rural British Columbia.
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